Clinton tells House Democrats she will compete in all 50 states - POLITICO

[Lucinda]

Clinton tells House Democrats she will compete in all 50 states
By John Bresnahan and Heather Caygle
06/22/16 09:48 AM EDT
Updated 06/22/16 11:04 AM EDT
Read more: http://www.politico.com/story/2016/06/clinton-meeting-house-democrats-224645#ixzz4CNPFHA00

"Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton got a raucous welcome from House Democrats on Wednesday during her first visit to Capitol Hill since effectively clinching the nomination.
The theme of the day was one word — unity, unity — and more unity, and she entered the meeting to chants of “Hillary, Hillary!”

We need to unify the country,” Clinton said to applause.
Invited to address rank-and-file lawmakers by House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) and Democratic Caucus Chairman Xavier Becerra of California, Clinton told Democrats that she will compete in all 50 states and coordinate as much as possible with Democratic congressional candidates and incumbents...

There were some light moments in the meeting, as well. When Becerra — who has been mentioned as a possible vice presidential pick — offered Clinton some water, Rep. Joe Crowley of New York joked, “Man, you’re really working it.” The Democrats erupted in laughter.
Top Democrats played up their cohesion heading into the Wednesday session.
“You’ve got the next president of the United States, here. It’s going to be all positive things,” said Minority Whip Steny Hoyer of Maryland.

“This will be about unity. It is time to come together,” said Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-Va.). “And she will probably be reaching out to the Sanders wing. As I said the other day, it takes two wings to fly, and both sides of our party are an asset, not a problem.”
“I expect we will see here a fighting spirit now that she has the nomination,” added Rep. Sandy Levin (D-Mich.)"


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[The Second Stone]

1. I applaud the 50 state campaign

It will be wonderful

[Lucinda]

6. I think so too!

[fasttense]

22. Yes the 50 state strategy worked well for Obama

it should work well for Hillary too.

But.. it was announced in 2015. This is not news.

http://www.dailykos.com/story/2015/2/21/1365927/-Democrats-wise-up-return-to-50-State-Strategy

[C_U_L8R]

2. Fifty states and

Both houses of congress.
GOTV Dems! Our good congress people are showing us tonight how it's done.

[Lucinda]

5. Yep! It's been a great day!

[RandySF]

3. I've been hearing about this for a quite a while.

She's going to campaign full tilt and show up in all 50 states. That's partially why Nixon lost in 1960. But I did hear that she plans or her campaign organization to have a presence in all 50 to take advantage of any surge that lifts Democratic boats. The fact that Obama just handed over his list confirms it.

[Lucinda]

4. She told them she will concentrate on key states, but it's definitely a

"no vote left behind" strategy.

[The Second Stone]

7. Nixon lost in 60 for a lot of reasons, the 50 state tour is far down on the list

and I doubt that Clinton will actually stop in all 50 states, although that could probably be done in a few weeks if she really wanted to. Actually visiting each state isn't the brightest idea, but it isn't really all that harmful with a chartered jet and several weeks.

A 50 state strategy for Democrats means helping out a lot on all down ticket races. With the Republicans in disarray, this may get us the house. It really depends on whether and how Trump gets the nomination.

[yellowcanine]

12. Also 50 states in 1960 was significantly more difficult than today.

Nixon actually tried to physically visit all 50 states - which was a mistake in that era given the state of air travel. Today it would be a lot easier but probably not necessary given the ability to use video conferencing, etc.

[Her Sister]

21. 133 days till November 8th

http://www.timeanddate.com/countdown/election?iso=20161108T06&p0=777&font=sanserif

[DemocraticWing]

9. Hopefully travel is a bit easier than in 1960 too.

[bluestateguy]

18. There was not a committment to personally appear in all 50 states

Just to have a campaign presence of some sort in all 50 states.

As long as she can afford that (and it seems that she can), then it's a good move.

[IronLionZion]

20. Because Trump is such a toxic pile of excrement

Dems could have a historic landslide this year

[riversedge]

8. Kick

[ananda]

10. Good!

Texas is usually overlooked.

[cannabis_flower]

23. +1000

We could use some help down ballot even if she isn't expected to take Texas.

[bigtree]

11. k&r

[Gamecock Lefty]

13. I Like When Our Candidates Try for All 50!

We know there are some states we aren't going to win, but if Hillary is elected (once she's elected!) she then becomes President of all the people - not just the swing states. Besides, I'm a firm believer if you don't talk to people you'll never change minds.

[yardwork]

14. Down ticket baby!!!!

[bucolic_frolic]

15. We're building for the future too

no more off year catastrophes like '10 and '14

We need to educate and motivate citizens to see how what our Congress
does matters every day and every year

[ffr]

25. +1

Up with the democratic party. We need restore sanity to politics and 2016 is our golden opportunity. If we can carry the momentum into 2018, progressive ideals will snowball in a big way.

[raven mad]

16. And although she wasn't my first choice -

I can't wait to welcome her to Alaska! The turnout will be awesome. I really hope she hits all of the "big 3", Anchorage, Fairbanks and Juneau, and takes a little time to visit Nome, Barrow and a few villages.

[Cha]

17. Mahalo, Lucinda!

[Akamai]

19. It's terrific to go to every state! A major reason for this is that otherwise the Republicans get

to preen and LOUDLY DECLARE that Dems are wussies and their ideas are awful!

One of the nice thing that Bernie did -- and perhaps Hillary would do as well -- is be willing to take on the ideas of the Republicans. I think Hillary would do well with that too!

Anyway, 50 states strategy! GREAT!!!!

[ffr]

24. To help put an end to the gerrymandering of districts

throughout our nation. It begins with a pledge like this. We vote. We win. Do it one more time in 2018 in preparation for the U.S. Census and begin to put our house back in order.

Get democrats to the polls to elect as many democrats as possible.